Farming & Food

Agriculture may be an ancient activity, but in countries like Australia it's an increasingly hi-tech business. CSIRO is developing exciting new animal products, technologies and production systems.

CSIRO is developing improved breeds, feeds, and health and environmental management systems to support the sustainable growth of Australian aquaculture.

CSIRO researches a variety of horticultural and broad acre crops to improve profitability and sustainability along the entire production chain.

CSIRO researches farm management including crops, pastures and livestock to improve profitability and sustainability along the entire production chain.

CSIRO works across all stages of food production: from growing produce, packaging, transporting, processing and developing novel food products.

Sustainability is the overriding theme in our forest research, which seeks a balance between commercial activity and conservation.

CSIRO is breeding new pasture varieties and developing better pasture management techniques to improve production and farm health.